Martial Arts

1. Na nka shebella kwetliso pele?

   May I watch the training first?

   Usage

   Used to ask to watch a class before joining.

   Grammar Note

   Composed sentence built with regular Sesotho grammar (composed).

2. Na nka nka ditshwantsho mona?

   May I take photos here?

   Usage

   Used to ask permission to take photos at a training hall.

   Grammar Note

   "Nka ditshwantsho" means to take photos. Composed sentence built with regular Sesotho grammar (composed).

3. Ke sa tswa qala ho ithuta.

   I am only just starting to learn.

   Usage

   Used to tell a teacher you are a beginner.

   Grammar Note

   Composed sentence built with regular Sesotho grammar (composed).

4. Ke bokae ka kgwedi?

   How much is it per month?

   Usage

   Used to ask the monthly fee.

   Grammar Note

   "Ke bokae" is the usual price question and "ka kgwedi" means per month. Composed sentence built with regular Sesotho grammar (composed).

5. Na ho na le sehlopha sa basadi?

   Do you have a class for women?

   Usage

   Used to ask whether there is a women-only class.

   Grammar Note

   Composed sentence built with regular Sesotho grammar (composed).

6. Sehlopha se qala ka nako mang?

   What time does the class start?

   Usage

   Used to ask when a class begins.

   Grammar Note

   Composed sentence built with regular Sesotho grammar (composed).

7. Ke kopa o nthute mokgwa ona.

   Please teach me this technique.

   Usage

   Used to ask a teacher to show a move.

   Grammar Note

   "Nthute" is the subjunctive of ruta (to teach) with "me". "Mokgwa" means way or method. Composed sentence built with regular Sesotho grammar (composed).

8. Otla ka matla, o se ke wa tshaba!

   Hit hard, do not be afraid!

   Usage

   A coach's call of encouragement during practice.

   Grammar Note

   Composed sentence built with regular Sesotho grammar (composed).

9. Phomolang metsotso e mehlano, mme le nwe metsi.

   Rest for five minutes and drink water.

   Usage

   Used to tell a group to take a short break.

   Grammar Note

   A plural imperative (-ng); "nwe" is the subjunctive of nwa (to drink). Composed sentence built with regular Sesotho grammar (composed).

10. Ho lekane kajeno. O entse hantle.

    That is enough for today. You did well.

    Usage

    What a coach says at the end of a session.

    Grammar Note

    "Ho lekane" means it is enough; "o entse hantle" means you did well. Composed sentence built with regular Sesotho grammar (composed).

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